Sugai Population 2026
Sugai has a population of 36,198, making it the #712 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. It is about 269× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,198
Rank in Japan
#712
Coordinates
34.75°N, 135.80°E
~29 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
369 km
229 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kyoto
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 1,463,723 | #9 |
| Uji | 192,925 | #127 |
| Kameoka | 97,181 | #280 |
| Maizuru | 92,465 | #299 |
| Kamigyō-ku | 83,000 | #337 |
| Kōtari | 80,608 | #342 |
| Kizugawa | 77,907 | #352 |
| Fukuchiyama | 77,306 | #356 |
Cities near Sugai
FAQ
What is the population of Sugai?
Sugai has a population of 36,198 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #712 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sugai in?
Sugai is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Sugai the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 369 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.